Archive for January 28th, 2008
Small quantities of hardened and tempered steel strip
We have recently started to receive an increasing number of enquiries for small quantities of hardened and tempered spring steel strip. many of these are coming from engineering companies equipped with laser cutting facilities.
The advantage of hardened and tempered steel strip over annealed material is the cost saving on heat treating components after blanking.
The bulk [...]
Posted: January 28th, 2008 under Steel News.
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World steel Production increased by 7.5% in 2007
The International Iron and Steel Institute (IISI) has announced that world crude steel output reached 1,343.5 million metric tons (mmt) for the year 2007. This is an increase of 7.5% on 2006. The total represents the highest level of crude steel output in history and it is the fifth consecutive year that world crude steel [...]
Posted: January 28th, 2008 under Steel News.
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Meps EU price forecast -flat products
The MEPS EU Average Hot Rolled Coil transaction value moved down in January. Slow buying activity continues to depress local figures. However, imports are expected to reduce over the coming months. This, coupled with rising input costs, is forecast to cause transaction prices to increase once again.
The MEPS EU Average Cold Rolled Coil transaction [...]
Posted: January 28th, 2008 under Steel News.
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